A few years back I wrote a story for the Colfax Record about grandparenting and interviewed people who had just become grandparents for the first time. When I asked a friend, Dena Saunders, what kind of a legacy she wanted to leave for the next generation it didn't take long to respond.
"I want to be known as the Grandma who prays," she said. "If my grandkids have something that comes up in their lives I want them to know they can always ask me to pray with them and for them."
I thought ... View the Post

In 1979, Mrs. Marian McQuade's appeal to have a special day to recognize the value that grandparents have with the next generation was signed as an official proclamation by President Jimmy Carter. It wasn't meant to be an overly commercialized day that flooded the market with an abundance of cards or token gifts, but rather a day to connect.. Mrs. McQuade was the mom of 15 children, 43 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild before she passed away in 2008. She ... View the Post

Several months ago I began thinking of things that are part of our family traditions. Last year our two older boys married amazing young women and I wanted to a pass along a few things we did as a family when the kids were younger.
One of the first things that came to mind was baking cookies. From the time the kids were old enough to wear aprons and lick the beaters, I baked gingersnaps. Instead of rolling the ball of dough into sugar and flattening it with the bottom of a cup, I used a ... View the Post

It is hard to talk about me, without talking about us! The Seither Family. John and I have been married for over twenty five years. From the day we said “I do”, it has been quite an adventure. One of the biggest things people notice about our family is the size. Yes, there are six kids, proof that God has a sense of humor. I tell people that ask if we are done with six. “No” I promptly reply. “We were done at four! But the last two were too cute to send back.” Read More